Car Audio For Dummies

This book is just plain awesome; taking you from total noob, where everyone in your clan is dogging you, to somewhat knowledgeable in no time. It won't show you how to actually install a system yourself; however, if you bought the book, you should'nt be installing one yourself anyways, unless your exceptionally good with electronics, in which case you should buy one dedicated just for that area. For the rest of us, this book will have you running small circles around the 17 year old kid working in the audio department at best buy covering for the other guy who called in sick who was supposed to cover for the other guy who called in sick, and so on and so forth. Buy the book or you'll get robbed by someone trying to sell you what you don't need. The paragraph under the headline "the diminishing returns of increased power" alone saved me hundreds.

The book was very informative and easy to follow.it is a very good basis to start from.At the very least ,it makes you know what is good on.At the most,it allows you to do the work by yourself

this book is informational but not super practical in explaining basic wiring. However it does teach you some things if you are a car audio novice and are looking to improve your knowledge about subs and other slightly more extensive info. For what i paid for it used this was money well spent.

This is a good overview of car audio, and I especially appreciated the general rules of thumb the author shares, like wire gauges and power requirements. For an intro, he occasionally gets a little too technical, like when he's discussing how to bridge subwoofer inputs. Also, it needs to be updated! This edition came out over 10 years ago.Still, the insight I gained allowed me to draw up the attached audio strategy diagram with FAR more confidence than I otherwise would have had.

I thought this book was helpful for anyone who wants to upgrade their car audio and has little or no experience. I appreciated using this as a resource.

Bought this book just to check it out. It is really only good for rookies. My knowledge far surpasses this book but was good for reinforcing what you already know. For someone just starting the car audio experience this will take you thru the basics and everyone needs to start some where.For the novice I would highly recommend buying this book!

excellent book, very helpful. I found it very easy to understand easy to read I will keep it as a refrence

Good

Not bad if you don't have any idea about hifi system, but it's basic, in some parts very superficial. Should have more details!

Always enjoyable to read a dummies book, helpful tips and basic knowledge, good for beginners or old dogs would buy again

Makes for interesting reading and not at all difficult to follow. Can be used for reference as it appears to be reasonably up to date I think.

Great for anyone wanting to learn from the basics as well as a reference. Lots of useful information without it being too technical.

needed to hook up the aux jack on my used car stereo - it wasn't hellpful. information presented was interesting so the book wasn't a total waste.